Calvin College Sexuality Series

For those who saw Calvin and student news this morning, you may notice here that there is a DATE CHANGE. Join us on Friday, May 7th on Commons Lawn for our annual ‘You are Loved’ photo! Come wearing your ‘You are Loved’ t-shirt from this year or years past. If you don’t own a shirt, that’s ok too! Bring your happy self and join us for a tradition that helps our students know how loved they are at Calvin. Masks will need to be worn, which may make for a strange photo... but this was a strange year, so why not document it! 💜

Calvin Sexuality Series will be hosting a table for Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) and SAGA ‘You Are Loved’ t-shirt sales on the Johnny’s patio from noon - 2 pm on Friday, April 30. Stop by and grab some information on how to support survivors and where to direct people for help, as well as some free SAAM swag, candy, and $5.00 ‘You are Loved’ shirts! Follow us on Instragram at calvinsexualityseries to learn more.

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Scroll for Calvin University confidential resources, non-confidential resources, and west Michigan and national resources.

Your safety matters. Help is available. 🌸 💙

Tonight at 5:30 pm, SAGA students plan to meet outside Peet’s with chalk. We will walk around campus together chalking these words of love and welcome on Calvin’s sidewalks: “You Are Loved”, “You Belong Here”, and the SAGA logo. Calvin students, faculty, and staff are welcome to attend and express that all of our students are loved at Calvin.

*Social distancing and masking in effect*

Happy International Women’s Day! Today we reflect on how grateful we are for the women who paved the way, and commit to challenging biases, questioning stereotypes, and celebrating the achievements of women around the world.

TOMORROW! Join us for a fun conversation about navigating the ins and outs of love
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Today is the day! Join us tonight at 6:00 pm on WebEx for our inaugural event “Loving our LGBTQ+ Friends and Neighbors: How to be a Good Ally at Home, in the Classroom, at Church, and Beyond! Panelists will include Calvin faculty, alumni, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. You can find the link to join on the Calvin web calendar here:

Loving Our LGBTQ+ Friends and Neighbors: How to be a Good Ally at Home, in the Classroom, at Church, and Beyond Join this event Are you interested in learning how to love your LGBTQ+ siblings and friends well? Join a panel of Calvin students, alumni, and faculty as we discuss how to treat one another with kindness, empathy, and respect. There are a myriad of perspectives on human sexuality, particularly .....

Calvin Sexuality Series is thrilled to offer our 2021 inaugural event: 'Loving Our LGBTQ+ Friends and Neighbors: How to be a Good Ally at Home, in the Classroom, at Church, and Beyond'!

When: Thursday, January 14 at 6:00 PM
Where: Virtually, from anywhere! Visit Calvin's web calendar for the link here: https://calvin.edu/calendar/event.html?id=c1f07ffb-e506-42f0-97ba-83f7623cfe28

Are you interested in learning how to love your LGBTQ+ siblings and friends well? Join a panel of Calvin students, alumni, and faculty as we discuss how to treat one another with kindness, empathy, and respect.

There are a myriad of perspectives on human sexuality, particularly in the Christian community, and at Calvin we value open, honest, and thoughtful dialogue across difference. So whether you come from a traditionalist or affirming background, or somewhere in between, we welcome you to a grace-filled conversation about how to be a good ally.

Poster art by the exceptionally talented Emma Tongue, class of '21

Calvin understands that with more alone time and extended distance from support systems, students who struggle with compulsive p**n use may be looking for access to online assistance. The Sexuality Series office has compiled a list of virtual resources that we hope you find useful. Whether you have sought help before or are just starting your journey, remember you are loved, and you are not alone!

Follow the link below for info!

calvin.edu

GVSU Gayle R. Davis Center for Women & Gender Equity is hosting Zoom webinar in collaboration with Safe Haven Ministries, focused on addressing myths related to gender-based violence. Interested students, faculty, staff, and community members can join ‘Myth Busters: Unpacking Gender-Based Violence Myths in the Wake of Covid-19” on Wednesday, April 29 from 1-2 pm by following this Zoom link below!